 |
 America’s fifth President found
himself directing "The Era of Good Feelings," but the appellation would have
disturbed the subject of this play, for he is involved in a momentous decision threatening
to destroy the early American experiment: The Missouri Compromise. Further, he is beset by
an economic depression which results (ultimately) in a bank panic and yet he manages to
maintain peace in a household seemingly devoted to social events. His wife Elizabeth
directs a "social" which surrounds an impassioned Henry Clay, a diplomatic
William Crawford, and a President attempting to find middle ground. Written by Lorraine
Ash. Published 1999. 38 pages.. |
